Tuesday, June 12, 2012

Today in the News Media

Today in the News Media is a synopsis of some of the most prominent coverage of OSU people and programs. Inclusion of any item constitutes neither an endorsement nor a critique, but rather is intended only to make the OSU community aware of significant items in the media.

Chris has chosen to support the Oregon State University Brewing Sciences Program, from which Chris is an alumnus. The program is one of the few in the nation that studies all aspects of producing beer, wine, and fermented foods.

Oregon State University researchers say they’ve found two fields in their region harboring thousands of volunteer potato plants infected with the Liberibacter bacterium that causes the crop disease zebra chip.

Oregon State University is a nationally recognized leader in the field of fisheries and wildlife, a reputation that was bolstered in 2009 when it became the country’s first university to offer an online bachelor’s degree in fisheries and wildlife through OSU Extended Campus (Ecampus).

An undersea volcano located 250 miles off the coast of Oregon gave off clear warning signals just hours before erupting last year, according to researchers from Oregon State University. (See also: Mother Nature Network)

Today

Jazz, Blues and Broadway: Washington, D.C. pianist and humorist John Eaton extraordinaire performs at the Steinway, Tuesday, June 12 at 7:30 p.m. at LaSells Stewart Center. Tickets $12 in advance, available at Gracewinds, Grass Roots Books & Music and Winestyles. Tickets $15 at the door. OSU students and youth 8 through 18 free.

Commencement Tickets: A very limited number of Commencement tickets will be available from 4-6 p.m. Tuesday, June 12, & Wednesday, June 13, for faculty and staff who were unable to pick up tickets previously. Reser ticket outlet located in the Reser parking lot. Up to TWO general admission tickets available per person. Current faculty/staff ID required to pick up tickets.

Faculty Fulbright: Join OSU Faculty to discuss details on applying for a Fulbright Fellowship from noon to 1 p.m. Tuesday, June 12, Heckart Lodge – 2nd Floor conference room. View this year’s five OSU faculty whose Fulbrights have taken them to Algeria, Norway, Australia, China and Taiwan and see detailed Fulbright award descriptions for 2013-14. Info: Julie Walkin in International Programs.

Cayuse Training: The Office of Sponsored Programs will offer training on the Cayuse 424 and Cayuse SP proposal system from 9:30-11 a.m. June 12 in the Barnard Classroom. Any interested faculty/staff are welcome, but attendance is limited to 15. Send e-mail to sponsored.programs@oregonstate.edu in order to reserve a space. This session will be offered monthly through 2012.

Upcoming Events

NEW! Book review: “The Panic Virus: A True Story of Medicine, Science, and Fear” by Seth Mnookin will be reviewed by OSU’s Michael Wong, Noon, June 13, Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 N.W. Monroe Ave. http://corvallis.libguides.com/random

NEW! Last Lecture: Please join us for the last official lecture at OSU for (now Emeritus) Professor of Environmental Engineering Ken Williamson as he discusses the Existential Challenges for Engineering Education. He will speak Friday, June 15, from 11 a.m. to noon in Gleeson Hall, Room 200.

Afternoon Public Sale at the OSUsed Store: The OSUsed Store is open for its public sale Wednesday, 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. at 644 SW 13th St. Departments may shop weekdays 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. with the exception of Wednesday mornings, but personal purchases may only be made during public sale hours. For more information, please visit our website.

River Restoration: Jeff Crane, author of “Finding the River: An Environmental History of the Elwha” will talk about river restoration in the context of Washington State’s Elwha River. Wednesday, June 13, 7 p.m. at Grass Roots Books & Music. Discussion followed by a book signing. Crane describes his personal history with the Elwha River in an OSU Press blog post.

News for Employees

NEW! Faculty Senate: The June 14 Faculty Senate agenda is online at http://oregonstate.edu/senate/agen/2012/0614. The meeting begins at 3 p.m. in the LaSells Stewart Center Construction and Engineering Hall. Action items include Category I Proposals, new program degree proposals, academic unit merging proposals, and proposed revisions to the Promotion and Tenure Guidelines.

NEW! Retirement Reception: Please join us as we say goodbye to Ken Williamson after nearly 40 years of service to the College of Engineering. Williamson now holds the title of Emeritus Professor in the School of Chemical, Biological and Environmental Engineering. Help us send him off in style on Friday, June 15 from 3 to 4 p.m. in MU Room 213.

NEW! Financial Consultations: If you would like to schedule a one-on-one consultation with Shane Roghaar, TIAA-CREF Financial Counselor, he will be at OSU for individual consultations in July. Shane can answer your questions regarding the Tax Deferred Investment and Optional Retirement Programs. The sessions will be held Tuesday, July 10. To sign up, please call (800) 732-8353 or schedule online One-On-One Counseling Seminars.

OSU Today Summer Edition: This is the last week OSU Today is published on a daily basis for the summer. Starting June 18, OSU Today will be published on Mondays only. Make sure to get your entries in as early as possible the previous week. For submission guidelines: http://oregonstate.edu/osutoday/?p=6898

CL@SE Forum: All are invited to an open forum about the new OSU Center for Latin@ Studies and Engagement (CL@SE) on Wednesday, June 13, 3:30-5 p.m. in the MU Journey Room. Meet the Center’s leadership, learn about CL@SE, upcoming events, and discuss how you can engage with CL@SE.

Campus Forum: Bill Bogley, professor and associate chair in the Department of Mathematics is a candidate for the Director of Academic Programs, Assessment and Accreditation position. Bogley will present at a campus forum on June 13 from noon to 1:15 pm in the MU Journey Room. Questions: please email Sara Eklund at sara.eklund@oregonstate.edu.

Cultural Programs Forums: The OSU community is invited to attend public forums for the finalists for Cultural Programs Coordinator, held at 10 a.m., as follows: Joanna Means, Willamette University, Wednesday, June 13, La Raza (MU 208); and Rebecca Evans, Illinois State University, Thursday, June 14, La Raza (MU 213).

Engineering Dean Forums: The OSU community is invited to attend the remaining forums for the finalists for the Dean of Engineering, held in the MU Journey Room, as follows: Joe Hartman, University of Florida, 1:30-2:45 p.m. June 13; and Ramesh Rao, University of California, San Diego, 9-10:15 a.m., 15. Forums posted to the web June 15.

IDEA Forums: The OSU community is invited to attend campus forum for finalists for Director of International Degree and Education Abroad, held 3-4 p.m. in Memorial Union 206, as follows: Danny Damron, June 15.

Call for Abstracts: The OSU Women’s Research & Resource Symposium committee is seeking submissions for the OSU Women’s Research & Resource Symposium to be held October 17. Posters presented may be research results, case reports, summer projects, or pilot research projects addressing any topic relevant to women’s advancement either as professionals of as students. To enter, please register. Deadline: July 30. Email: mirabelle.fernandes-paul@oregonstate.edu

Computer Lab Management: The College of Engineering utilizes software to deliver lab usage information to students and save electricity. Learn more about the project at Computer Lab Management, the newest Greening IT article from Information Services.

The College of Veterinary Medicine’s Veterinary Teaching Hospital is seeking applications for a Veterinary Technician 2. Applicants must be Certified Veterinary Technicians to be considered. Posting #0007434. Closes June 18.

College of Engineering invites applications for a full-time, 12-month, Executive Assistant to the Dean position. Posting #0009135. Closes June 18.

The Office of Business Affairs is accepting applications for a full-time Accountant 1 position. Posting #0009119. Closes June 18.

The Extension and Experiment Station Communications department is inviting applications for a full-time Public Service Communication Specialist position. Posting #0009148. Closes June 19.

OSU’s Extension office of Morrow County is recruiting for an Office Specialist 1 position located in Heppner. This is a part-time, limited duration appointment expected to last approximately 2 years. Posting #0009078. Closes June 20.

The OSU Alumni Association is seeking a Director of Alumni Career Services. The person hired will have a significant opportunity to shape the planning, development and implementation of career programs, services, and volunteer opportunities targeted primarily to the University’s alumni population. Closes June 29.

The OSU Foundation is currently recruiting for the position of Administrative Assistant for Donor Relations/Special Events in the Corvallis office. Send cover letter and resume to Fran Judy, Sr. HR Coordinator, OSU Foundation.

Traffic and Maintenance

Campus Wide: Due to annual maintenance on the campus steam distribution system, Facilities Services will need to temporarily shut down all steam services to campus from June 18-21. This will affect all hot water and heating services.

Weather

Corvallis: Scattered showers today, with a high of 67 and low of 52. More rain on the way for tomorrow.

Central Oregon: Partly sunny with highs in the low 70s today and sun expected most of the week.